G'day from Canberra, Australia

[NathanaelBC]

Ha, well to be fair the lathe was the ONLY tool I had, so I couldn't do anything beyond the lathework; and at the time I couldn't justify the additional expense of a decent chuck and instead had to work with this giant clawed thing that limited the finishing of things because you couldn't really invert them.

[Christos]

You probably gathered by now that Evanism is a Woodturner.

Are you thinking of getting back into wood turning?

[NathanaelBC]

Are you thinking of getting back into wood turning?

Nah, not for the sort of projects I have in mind; no need. Right now my focus is on DIY/renovation style work … garden beds, vertical garden beds, containers, stairs, trellis for climbers, deck extensions, chook run, desks and benches etc.

[Jim59]

Welcome to the forum. Re equipment, ask your wife if she'd like new solid wood kitchen cupboards. Will cost about $10k+ to get them done by a cabinetmaker or $2k for spotted gum from AJAA in Queanbeyan and then you can spend a few thousand on Festool equipment and fancy router bits and everyone's happy. That's what I did! (Plus I'm rapt every time I walk in the kitchen).

Have bought every brand of equipment over the years and still buy ozito or other cheapies if using only occasionally (eg reciprocating saw). Most of my stuff is Makita but started buying Festool a couple of years ago and it's nice to know these tools will outlast me.

[crowie]

Welcome to the forum. Re equipment, ask your wife if she'd like new solid wood kitchen cupboards. Will cost about $10k+ to get them done by a cabinetmaker or $2k for spotted gum from AJAA in Queanbeyan and then you can spend a few thousand on Festool equipment and fancy router bits and everyone's happy. That's what I did! (Plus I'm rapt every time I walk in the kitchen).

Have bought every brand of equipment over the years and still buy ozito or other cheapies if using only occasionally (eg reciprocating saw). Most of my stuff is Makita but started buying Festool a couple of years ago and it's nice to know these tools will outlast me.

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Jim".
There are quite a few members in and around Canberra.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork...
Cheers crowie

Love to see that kitchen......